Encore ROCKS Summer Institute, Annapolis, MD, August 5 - 9, 2019

125 Encore Rockers had a great time at the Second Annual Summer Rocks Institute in Annapolis, MD August 5-9, 2019.  Jeffrey Dokken led the camp, which concluded with a rousing final concert at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

PHOTOS (Part 1): Encore ROCKS Summer Institute, Annapolis, MD, August 5 - 9, 2019

PHOTOS (Part 2): Encore ROCKS Summer Institute, Annapolis, MD, August 5 - 9, 2019

Encore Choral Institute at Washington College June 23-27, 2019

Camp Photos and Video of Final Concert Performance of the Encore Summer Choral Institute at Washington College, Chestertown, MD, June 23-27, 2019, conducted by Mary Ann East and David Lang.

Encore Chorale Concert with the Soul Sanctuary Choir, London, England, June 5, 2019

Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In London, Encore performed with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir: Soprano Alice Wiseman, Minnie Oliver; Alto, Silla Mosley, Jade Elliot; Tenor, Clarence Hume, Adel Tuzani; Piano Pete Yarde Martin.

Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

Encore Chorale Joint Concert with the Bath Male Choir, Bath, England, June 1, 2019

Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In Bath, Encore performed with the Bath Male Choir, under the direction of Grenville Jones. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

Encore Chorale Transatlantic Crossing on the Queen Mary 2 May 24 - 31, 2019

Approximately sixty singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate crossed the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2. Along the way, they entertained ship's passengers with a short concert performance in the ship's atrium. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO SLIDESHOW OF THE QM2 TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING

Maryland Encore Chorales in Silver Spring, MD May 20, 2019

The Glen Echo and Schweinhaut Encore Chorales performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken, Jeanne Kelly and Ingrid Lestrud. Pianist was Stephen Harouff. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.

Encore ROCKS Concert in Silver Spring, MD May 19, 2019

Encore ROCKS Annapolis, Columbia and Glen Echo performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and Stephen Harouff. The Encore Band included Ken Hall, guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; and John Starr, Bass & Wind Synthesizer.

Anne Arundel CC Encore Chorale Concert May 19, 2019

The Anne Arundel Community College Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly, performed its Annual Spring Concert at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts May 18, 2019. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.

Asbury Methodist Village Encore Chorale and Encore Chorale of Frederick Concert at AMV May 19, 2019

The Asbury Methodist Village Encore Chorale and the Encore Chorale of Frederick performed their annual Spring Concert under the direction of Deborah Int Veldt at Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD, on May 19, 2019. Nick Int Veldt was piano accompanist.

VIEW VIDEO OF THE PERFORMANCE HERE.  Thanks to the production staff at Asbury Methodist Village for producing the video.

Highlands Ranch and South Suburban Affiliate Encore Chorales Concert May 19, 2019

Encore's Denver area affilate chorales, Highlands Ranch and South Suburban Encore Chorales, performed their annual spring concert under the direction of Brian Leatherman on May 19, 2019.

Encore ROCKS Concert in Alexandria, VA May 17, 2019

Encore ROCKS Alexandria, DC and Fairfax performed their annual spring concert at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on May 17, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and David Lang. Also performing was the Encore Band: Ken Hall, Guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; John Starr, Bass and Wind Synthesizer.